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2004-11-19 | OutKast are big winners at MTV Europe Awards | OutKast were the big winners at the MTV Europe Music Awards, claiming three gongs.
The duo won best group, best video and best song (for Hey Ya!) at the ceremony in Rome. They had been nominated in five categories.
Usher won best male and best album for Confessions, while Britney Spears beat Alicia Keys, Anastasia, Avril Lavigne and Beyonce to the title of best female.
She sent a message of thanks on video saying the award "means so much to me", reports BBC News online.
The Black Eyed Peas took the award for best pop act, beating Anastacia, Avril Lavigne, Robbie Williams and Britney Spears.
UK rockers Muse were named best alternative act and best British artists, while Linkin Park were named best rock band.
Eminem's group D12 were surprise winners in the best hip-hop category, beating the Beastie Boys, Jay-Z, Kanye West and Nelly.
Eminem told the crowd: "D12 finally won an award, thank you very much."
The rapper had been joined on stage by a crowd of children as he opened the show with a performance of Mosh and Just Lose It.
He had a bust-up with producers over his plans to do a Michael Jackson parody, claims The Sun.
The rapper had been due to come on stage dressed as Jacko in a wig and false nose, but was ordered to change the skit. He threatend to walk out but ended up going ahead with the rest of his act.
The ceremony also featured a couple of duets - Usher teamed up with Alicia Keys, while Nelly joined Pharrell Williams.
The most dramatic performances came from the Beastie Boys, who entered the stage on bicycles and skateboards, and No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani, who was lowered on to the stage on a giant clock. Source: Ananova |
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